May 08, 2025

Two NW Kansas teens among 3 injured in car, semi crash

Posted May 08, 2025 9:20 AM

NORTON COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Wednesday in Norton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Chevy Malibu driven by Shelby J. Gibson, 17, Norton, was attempting to turn from Lower Dam Road onto U.S. 283.

The driver pulled out in front of a southbound 2014 Peterbilt semi driven by Trent C. Koehler, 42, Marion. The semi struck the car.

EMS transported Gibson and two passengers identified as 18-year-old Rhiannon Romey of Norton and 20-year-old Roxy White of Lenora to Kearney Good Samaritan Hospital. Koehler was not injured. Gibson and Romey were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.